In what has been a remarkable journey in watching such a niche community grow, DiecastXchange has registered it’s 4,000th member today.
One of the largest online diecast model car forums online and without a doubt the most active of all diecast forums, the community at DiecastXchange has provided the hobby with real talk on real issues within the hobby. Perspective like such has proved to be contagiou, evident by the continued growth of DiecastXchange.
Let’s take a look at DiecastXchange by the numbers:
Age: 5 (est. 2003)
Registered Members: 4,000
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Elite Members: 13
Super Moderators: 6
Admin Staff: 4
Total Posts To Date: 356, 030
Most Members Online At Once: 297 (Apr 27, 2007)
Most Members Online In One Day: 763 (jun 27, 2007)
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Daily Average of Unique Visitors: 1,200+
Autoart’s newly released Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept is one of this years most anticipated releases. So for all of those who have waited patiently, it’s only deserving that a good read and review be installed highlighting this latest gem from Autoart.
Provided by Diecast Model Reviews.com, every aspect of the model is covered highlighting the good and pointing out the “not so good” - resulting in an informative and unbiased review for your reading pleasure.
You can read the review on DicastXchange by clicking here. For reviews on the Ford Shelby GR-1 and more diecast models, visit Diecast Model Reviews.com.
What is it that 1:64 collectors love so much about the Greenlight Collectibles ‘Muscle Car Garage’ series? Sets of 12 diecast muscle cars that just might contain that ever-elusive Green Machine, found only in 2% of the series’ production run! The latest set will be Series 7, featuring as always real rubber tires, diecast metal body and chassis, detailed graphics, engines and custom license plates. Officially licensed, Series 7 will include two styles each, both stock and custom of the 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 Hemi, 1967 Mustang GT Coupe, 1968 Chevy Chevelle SS, 1969 Plymouth GTX Hardtop, 1970 Dodge Charger, and 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible.
Expected to widely available but in a limited edition, the Greenlight Collectibles ‘Muscle Car Garage’ Series 7 is now available as a pre-order from some online retailers at about $60 each. Will you find the Green Machine?
One of the many topics of discussion here on DiecastXchange is an old subject - but still brings on some loud opinions, is that of models announced as coming soon.
With the many new releases scheduled for the 2008 model year - it’s no wonder the excitement level is high and warranted. But as with new model release announcements in the past, there comes some credibility and reality concerns over the models coming to market.
Some have noted they enjoy reading the new releases, while others are not so drawn in due past announcements not happening.
New release announcements provide information of upcoming models, dates and sometimes pricing. Always a great indicator of what the hobby is doing and what direction its heading in.
However, it’s those new releases that often do not get released that causes the uproar for some. Broken promises or miscommunication - whatever the case, it can lead to disappointment equaling the excitement of a new announcement.
Forum members of DX tackle the issue here with their thoughts. Click to read more.
DX’s Maisto Mini Cooper has been making it’s way around the globe stopping off with various forum members for some great pics.
With a total of 67,000+ miles on its 1:18 scale odometer, the Mini has been traveling for close to three years now. With only one more stop on it’s itinerary - the Mini Cooper’s journey will be complete.
Before making it’s final journey, the Mini spent some time in New York City with forum member Cuda Jeff and here are a fine a sampling of some photos from that stop. To see more pics of the Mini Coopers journey, click here.
Issue 7 of The Diecast Magazine features the 1984 Bathurst-winning VK Commodore, driven by Peter Brock and modelled by Classic Carlectables in 1:18 scale. This stunning and highly anticipated model is just sensational, and when it becomes available sometime in the future, it is definitely going to send collectors into a spin. Also featured is the Hot Wheels 1966 TV series Batmobile in the 1:18 Elite range. It has only taken around 42 years but finally one of the most well-known TV/movie themed vehicles is here for everyone to enjoy.
Also in Issue 7 of The Diecast Magazine, “The Diecast Buyer’s Guide” makes its debut. This guide is set to grow, issue by issue, and we encourage you, the reader, to be involved with this by letting us know what you would like to see included in the listing in the future. As well in Issue 7, The Collectors’ Post is bigger and better than ever before. All in all, I would have to say that this is the best issue yet, so don’t miss out, rush out and get yours today.
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